Hello crafty ones! A few weeks ago my girl Johnnie and I organized a fun little Thrift Store/Stash Swap as a fun “Get to Know you Exercise” before the SNAP! Conference. What’s SNAP! you ask? It’s a conference designed with Creatives and DIY’ers in mind! In one week I will be attending SNAP! and
Ah Art Journaling. It’s just plain FUN isn’t it? Since I have run out of pages in my Octopode Factory Storybook/Art Journal I’ve been going back over previous pages trying to find creative ways to add text and interactive features. My latest obsession has been movable parts. Even in adulthood I can’t resist a
My husband brought this awesome lamp home the other day. A former co-worker had left for a new job and abandoned it. Once he got it home we discovered WHY it had been abandoned. It doesn’t work. Bummer. Instead of junking it I put my thinking cap on to figure out a way to
I’ve been going back through the pages of The Octopode Factory storybook/Art Journal and trying to find creative ways to add the text of the actual story. The last page I completed was interactive with movable parts. I really liked how it turned out and the kids I have read it to enjoyed the interactive
I must say that the third time IS the charm when it comes to The Octopode Factory Storybook. The Rainbow Connection page was one of my favorite art journal pages I have created on this journey. Since I decided to make the journal pages first and add the story in later I’ve really had to
It’s no secret that I am crazy for daisies. With a name like “Plucking Daisies” how can you not be? As you may know I just got back from a fabulous weekend at BlogHer12. Tomorrow I will be sharing some pics and links to all the awesome bloggers I met but today I want to
Have you ever wondered what to do with those old broken crayons? Or whether or not to recycle burned out lightbulbs? Yeah…me too! I also struggle with wanting to come up with a unique gift when inspiration eludes me. This happened about a week ago when I was scratching my head on how to make
I’m totally geeking out over my latest project! I LOVE LOVE LOVE it and I hope you will too Come check it out and then I’ll show you how to make one yourself. The Octopode Factory just released these awesome Avengers images. My last attempt at creating an Octopode Factory Charm Bracelet worked out
After a much-needed break I’m back with the first page in The Octopode Factory Storybook! Completing the last page in this Art Journal/Storybook sapped most of my creative mojo. I took a few weeks off from Art Journaling to recharge my creative batteries. It was nice to take a break but like any vacation it
Hey Hey! I have two fun and easy projects to share with you today using Silk Flowers, Dylusions spray inks and Krylon Glitterblast. First up…silk flower hair clips! These silk flower hair clips feature fun strawberry charms made with images from The Octopode Factory. I’ll give you the step by steps on how to create
My name is Amy Bowerman and this is where I share my adventures in creativity. I have been creating since I could hold a crayon and telling everyone to color on both sides so it stays pointy!
